Should Dads be present at the birth of their child?
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keithold thanks all baggers
ANSWERS: 31
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All situations are unique and I respect that the father may not be present (i.e. - sperm donor) but I am proud that my dad was present and he followed me from birth to the infant ICU as they gave me oxygen.
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If they can be supportive ..and not faint...
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my ex-boyfriend was present during my csection and helped me welcome our son into this world. i even told the surgeons that hey could not cut me open until my ex arrived. i needed someone with me, but i wanted my ex for the whole idea of "if my ex decides not to be a father to our son forever then at least he can say he was there to welcome him into our lives"
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Yes, unless they are unwanted (have a restraining order against them!) or can't be supportive. If they are NOT there they will miss an incredible chance to witness one of life's most precious miracles.
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Yes, but only if they wish to be present and the mother consents.
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Yes they should, my husband told me that watching me give birth (both times) gave him a newfound respect for me (and women in general) it's a very powerful thing to witness.
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Yes, if they care about their family and love their wife and she doesn't mind, I think it's best for dad's to be part of it all. I mean, he was there from the start, let's see some participation at the conclusion:-)
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Yes it gives the woman emotional support unfortunately for my second pregnancy my ex won't be there
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I was for both of my daughters' births. Quite a thing. I'd reccomend it. I'm sure the mom would probably appreciate it too.
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it if is logistically possible then yes
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It should be dad's choice. I like the idea of the dad pacing in a waiting room, waiting waiting, waiting.... A doctor enters, says "Congratulations, Mr. Smith. It's a bouncing baby boy!!" Then, because my fantasy takes place in 1950 it seems, the new dad, and the rest of the waiting dads in the hospital maternity ward waiting room, all light up a cigar and get it so smoley in there, you can't see a thing above their waists.
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Whenever possible.
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YES.... My friend has two kids and her husband wasn't there for both births!!! for there daughter he was in basic training and for there son he was in Iraq that is the only good excuse to me!!!
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Wtf for? They won't even be there for stuff the kid will actually remember.
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if possible, most definately yes. It is one of the most magical things, to be able to bring a new human life into this world, both parents responsible for the life of the baby, should if possible see its entry into this world, its rather breathtaking, a very magical moment, for all concerned ! :)
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If the dad wants to be and the mother wants him to be, absolutely! Even in the event of a c-sec, they should be.
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i would like to be there
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100 percent yes
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YES, HE SHOULD BE THERE, WHY WOULD HE WANT TO MISS THE BIRTH OF HIS CHILD AND HE NEEDS TO SUPPORT HIS PARTNER.
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Yes, but only if they were supportive and around during the pregnancy. Other than that hell no.
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Absolutely, they are an essential part of keeping the mother is the right state of mind and helping stick to the birth plan. They can be helped by being involved in the preparations so they know how they can help. Have a look at this story http://www.thehypnobirthingcentre.co.uk/fathers-hypnobirthing-stories/elsie.html from a Dad who had done a hypnobirthing course.
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uggg... yes is half of him
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Hell yes!! My husband was there both times, and he'd be a dead man if he wasnt!! lol.
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If possible, yes, unless they are not going to be a part of the child's life after the birth.
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If you want to remain married, I would say yes.
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I really think so. I don't know a dad who was present and regretted it, but I do know vice-versa.
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only if they where at the conception
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If they are able then yes. Although they are not pushing, they are still having a baby
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Yes. They were there when the sperm was put in, so they should be there to see the "results" come out. :-)
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Yes. It is just as much their child as the mothers but if they werent there through the pregancy and the mother doesn't want them there then they should not be able to by her choice.
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If that's what they both want!! I didn't let my daughter's father though.
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